Drywall and Crown Molding

I'm replacing the old suspended ceiling in my basement with a drywall ceiling and plan to add crown molding. Other than the issue of craftsmanship, is there any structural reason to tape and mud the inside corners where the ceiling meets the wall since this will be covered with the crown molding?

Drywall and Crown Molding

I usually run a tape coat regardless. I wouldn't worry about mudding over the tape. No structural value, just to seal out bugs, good for firecode though may not be required depending on the county, etc.

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Drywall and Crown Molding

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Drywall and Crown Molding

As stated in the "disclaimer" for Code Check, contact your local building dept. to determine codes in your area. These are not necessarily the codes adopted by particular localities. They are good general guidelines to follow. In Ga., some counties don't require 5/8" firecode on the party wall in a garage, nor the ceiling in a "drive-under" garage though it would be an excellent idea.....

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